âWe are now hosting conventions, we have many festivals, and our main sales pitch is for people to come to Capiz just to eat. We are the seafood capital of the Philippines and many tourists come here because of our seafood,â he said.

Tanco also takes pride in having red tide-free waters in Capiz.

âMost of the seafood going to Manila, every day, are from Capiz,â he said, adding that they are being sold at upscale seafood markets in Metro Manila.

And fresh seafood is just one of Capizâs assets. The province also boasts of tourist attractions like its centuries-old Catholic churches, caves, waterfalls, and its indigenous peoples. (Frances Mangosing/INQUIRER.net)